BCW President & CEO Marsha Gordon and BCW Executive VP and COO John Ravitz recently had the opportunity to visit the newly opened Amazon Distribution Center in Hawthorne. Joining them on the tour were government leaders including County Legislature Chair Vedat Gashi and Mount Pleasant Supervisor Carl Fulgenzi. The center will provide “last mile” distribution, with over 50,000 packages a day delivered and twice that in holiday season and Prime Days, up to 59 vans each day and 7 delivery partners. Over 150 people are employed, with full benefits and educational opportunities to provide great career ladders. During the holidays and Prime days […]

BCW Westchester Innovation Network (WIN) participant Novel Tutoring recently concluded a literacy pilot project with the YMCA of Central and Northern Westchester to help parents and educators use Novel Tutoring’s platform to teach reading skills to children. The Active Reader Early Literacy Pilot recruited educators and parents to participate in the introductory online workshops. The Active Reader is an explicit and systematic approach to reading instruction that allows parents and educators to quickly determine a child’s reading skill and develop plans to improve their literacy. The Business Council of Westchester founded the BCW Westchester Innovation Network to give innovators a […]

The Business Council of Westchester is among 30 business organizations and trade associations throughout the state that have a signed a letter to Gov. Kathy Hochul expressing their grave concerns regarding the proposed amendments to the state’s consumer protection law found in Part JJ of the Transportation and Economic Development Article VII Budget Legislation. “While we share a commitment to protecting consumers and supporting small businesses, we believe that this proposal, as currently drafted, risks serious unintended consequences that could harm the very businesses and residents it seeks to assist,” read the letter. The letter notes that inclusion of “unfair” […]

BCW Member HEINEKEN USA recently unveiled the third installment of its Behind the Label program, “Redefining What it Means to Work in the Alcoholic Beverage Industry.” The report aims to understand the barriers that affect talent attraction efforts into the industry and illuminate the diverse array of roles and growth opportunities available to individuals from all backgrounds. Among the key findings: People hold a largely positive view of the alcoholic beverage industry. When asked about the terms they associate with the industry, people are most likely to feel it’s innovative (36%) and forward-thinking (32%). There is a strong perception that the industry […]

Manhattanville’s President Frank D. Sánchez, Ph.D, is being installed as the school’s President today ending a weeklong celebration which included festivities on Wednesday marking its transition to a university. More than 350 people will gather in the school’s O’Byrne Chapel to watch President Sánchez being installed as the school’s 15th President, and the 1st President of Manhattanville University. The weeklong celebration, themed “Leading a Valiant Vision,” included everything from a day of service to special lectures, a university launch ceremony, a pep rally, the unveiling of a mural and an Expo highlighting the school’s innovative programs. It will end tonight […]

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